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DiMarzio Bluesbucker vs DiMarzio D Activator
DiMarzio Bluesbucker
humbucker
85 match
high confidence
DiMarzio D Activator
bridge humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio Bluesbucker, the DiMarzio D Activator has hotter output.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Bluesbucker | DiMarzio D Activator |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 10.07k | 11.41k |
| Inductancediffers | not measured | 4.56 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 5 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 5.5 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | humbucker | bridge humbucker |
| Traits | moderate output, tight & aggressive | vintage output, tight & aggressive |
How close on each spec
100 means identical on that spec. The score weighs these, and counts anything we couldn't compare as a typical difference. How scoring works
Output
82
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Ceramic
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
75
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
83
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
83
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
No videos for either pickup collected yet.
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Bluesbucker
“Because once you plug in and unleash it, this pickup delivers a unique blend of clarity, bite, and vintage soul that cuts through a mix.”
“Now pair that with highs that pack a rich, punchy bite while still delivering enough cut to slice right through any mix.”
On the DiMarzio D Activator
“The low end delivers some thump, but doesn't flub out or get muddy.”
“The mids and highs are very nice for lead work in the neck position.”